Guys Have Body Image Issues, Too

Next time your guy gripes about his new beer gut, don't laugh it off: According to new research, men have serious body image issues, too.

A study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics found that 40 percent of the 1,307 teen boys studied are actively trying to increase their muscle mass. Yeah, the study zeroed in on teenagers, but it shows dudes are forming bad body habits early—and unfortunately they stick around.

Experts think the exploding popularity of ripped celebrities like MTV Jersey Shore star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino are to blame. While girls might think they need to be ultra-thin to be viewed as attractive, guys think they need to bench 300 lbs. and have a six-pack to fit in.

So, what do you do if your guy starts complaining about his bod? Tell him he's hot no matter what...and offer to hit the gym with him on the regular.